How To Prepare For A Regatta Louisville KY

Ever get that nervous feeling before one of those big races? Do you always get last place by far? Perhaps you didn't prepare correctly! Read the article below to learn how to prepare for a regatta.

Local Companies

Moe's
(502) 245-6250
12001 Shelbyville Rd
Louisville, KY
Family Care Chiropractic
(502) 937-7995
Dixie Hwy
Louisville, KY
Gatti's
(502) 339-8338
1108 Lyndon Ln
Louisville, KY
Palermo
(502) 456-6461
1359 Bardstown Rd
Louisville, KY
Jefferson Animal Hospital and Regional Emergency Hospital
(502) 969-9900
4504 Outer Loop
Louisville, KY
Jefferson Animal Hospitals
(502) 966-5199
4504 Outer Loop
Louisville, KY
Jefferson Animal Hospitals
(502) 966-4104
4504 Outer Loop
Louisville, KY
Jade Garden Buffet
(502) 893-0822
1971 Brownsboro Rd
Louisville, KY
North End Cafe
(502) 896-8770
1722 Frankfort Ave
Louisville, KY
El Toro Mexican Restaurant
(502) 491-7272
1850 S Hurstbourne Pkwy Ste 118
Louisville, KY

Provided By:

Steps

  1. Fill all chips, scratches, or any breaks in the fiberglass.
  2. Use a racing sail. Fit it on correctly. A racing sail is a sturdy, good sail that catches and uses wind better than a sail that is used frequently.
  3. Pack some essentials, a water bottle and sunglasses/hat might be all you need!
  4. Calm down.
  5. Take a look at the course from land. See what side has more wind by looking at the ripples. More ripples and darkspots mean more wind.
  6. Know where the wind is coming from. You might want to write this information down.
  7. Find out where the currents are. Avoid all whirlpools.
  8. Rig you boat with care! Pull the outhaul and the halyards as tight as it can go.
  9. If using a spinnaker, make sure the skipper knows how to communicate with the crew. He or she has to be able to tell the crew how far of a degree he or she is turning.
  10. Keep bailing! Depending on how big the boat is, keep all water out!

Tips

  • It's easy to follow the other boats and get trapped, its better to be in clean air.

Warnings

  • Beware of capsizing! (This needs work)

Things You'll Need

  • Water bottle
  • Bailer
  • Hat/Sunglasses
  • Life vest
  • Boat
  • A Regatta!

Article provided by wikiHow, a wiki how-to manual. Please edit this article and find author credits at the original wikiHow article on How to Prepare for a Regatta. All content on wikiHow can be shared under a Creative Commons license.

Related Local Events
NRVTS - National Recreation Vehicle Trade Show
Dates: 12/1/2009 - 12/3/2009
Location: Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center
Louisville, KY
View Details

Louisville Boat RV & Sportshow
Dates: 1/23/2010 - 1/31/2010
Location: Kentucky International Convention Center, Louisville
Louisville, KY
View Details